Professors
David Berube, Ph.D., New York University, 1990
David Cowart, Ph.D., Rutgers University, 1977, Louise Fry Scudder Professor
Kwame Senu Neville Dawes, Ph.D., University of New Brunswick, 1992, Louise Fry Scudder Professor
Stanley Dubinsky, Ph.D., Cornell University, 1985
Paula R. Feldman, Ph.D., Northwestern University, 1974, C. Wallace Martin Professor of English, Louise Fry Scudder Professor
William Price Fox, B.A., University of South Carolina, 1950, Writer-in-Residence
Scott Gwara, Ph.D., Center for Medieval Studies, University of Toronto, 1993
Ina Rae Hark, Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles, 1975
Janette Turner Hospital, M.A., Queens University, 1973, Carolina Distinguished Professor, Distinguished Writer-in-Residence
Dianne Johnson, Ph.D., Yale University, 1988
Steven W. Lynn, Ph.D., University of Texas, 1981, Louise Fry Scudder Professor
David Lee Miller, Ph.D., University of California, Irvine, 1979
Lawrence Rhu, Ph.D., Harvard University, 1987
Thomas J. Rice, Ph.D., Princeton University, 1971
William Elbert Rivers, Ph.D., University of North Carolina, 1976
Patrick Greig Scott, Ph.D., University of Edinburgh, 1976
David S. Shields, Ph.D., University of Chicago, 1982, McClintock Professor of Southern Letters
H. Meili Steele, Ph.D., University of North Carolina, 1984
William B. Thesing, Ph.D., Indiana University, 1977
Laura Dassow Walls, Ph.D., Indiana University, 1992
Mary Ann Wimsatt, Ph.D., Duke University, 1964

Associate Professors
Abner Keen Butterworth, Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1970
Susan Courtney, Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 1997
Cynthia Davis, Ph.D., Duke University, 1994
Fred Dings, M.F.A., University of Iowa; Ph.D., University of Utah, 1991
Dorothy Disterheft, Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles, 1977
Gregory Forter, Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 1998, Undergraduate Director
Christy Friend, Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1997, First-Year English Director
Edward Gieskes, Ph.D., Boston University, 1999
Bernard E. Greer, M.A., Hollins College, 1973
Chris Holcomb, Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1995
Judith G. James, Ph.D., University of North Carolina, 1984
Tony Jarrells, Ph.D., State University of New York, Stony Brook, 2002
Nina S. Levine, Ph.D., Tulane University, 1991
Edward Madden, Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1994
Esther Gilman Richey, Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles, 1990
Andrew Shifflett, Ph.D., Princeton University, 1993, Graduate Director
Susan J. Vanderborg, Ph.D., Stanford University, 1996
Tracey Weldon, Ph.D., Ohio State University, 1998
Charles Wilbanks, Ph.D., University of Nebraska, 1982
Harriett Schneider Williams, Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1986

Assistant Professors
Elise Blackwell, M.F.A., University of California, Irvine, 1990
Holly Crocker, Ph.D., Vanderbilt University, 1999
Mindy Fenske, Ph.D., Louisiana State University, 2001
Leon Jackson, D.Phil., Oxford University, 1994
John Mucklebauer, Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 2002
Kristan Poirot, Ph.D., University of Georgia, 2004
Tara Powell, Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 2004
Daniel Smith, Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 2004
Rebecca Stern, Ph.D., Rice University, 1997
Shevaun Watson, Ph.D., Miami University, 2004
Qiana Whitted, Ph.D., Yale University, 2003

Adjunct Professor
Jon-Michael Spencer, Ph.D., Washington University, 1982

Distinguished Faculty Emeriti
Samuel Ashley Brown, Ph.D., Vanderbilt University, 1958
Matthew J. Bruccoli, Ph.D., University of Virginia, 1960, Emily Brown Jeffries Professor
Carol Jones Carlisle, Ph.D., University of North Carolina, 1951
Benjamin Franklin V, Ph.D., Ohio University, 1969
George L. Geckle III, Ph.D., University of Virginia, 1965
Donald J. Greiner, Ph.D., University of Virginia, 1967
Jeffrey A. Helterman, Ph.D., University of Rochester, 1969
Trevor H. Howard-Hill, Ph.D., Victoria University, 1960; D.Phil., Oxford University, 1971
Joseph Katz, Ph.D., Indiana University, 1967
Carol McGinnis Kay, Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 1967
John Lansing Kimmey, Ph.D., Columbia University, 1955
John MacNicholas, Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1973
Carolyn B. Matalene, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania, 1968
William B. McColly, Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles, 1958
James B. Meriwether, Ph.D., Princeton University, 1958
Michael B. Montgomery, Ph.D., University of Florida, 1979
Carol Myers-Scotton, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1967
Joel A. Myerson, Ph.D., Northwestern University, 1971
Ennis Samuel Rees, Ph.D., Harvard University, 1951
Philip B. Rollinson, Ph.D., University of Virginia, 1968
G. Ross Roy, D.U., University of Paris, 1958; Ph.D., University of Montreal, 1959
Donald T. Siebert, Ph.D., University of Virginia, 1972

Faculty Emeriti
Mary Anderson, Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1966
Jack Dillard Ashley, Ph.D., Vanderbilt University, 1960
Edward H. Bodie, M.A., University of South Carolina, 1960
Christopher C. Brown, Ph.D., Duke University, 1977
David Byrd, Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1965
William Henry Castles Jr., Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 1962
Bert Dillon, Ph.D., Duke University, 1972
Phyllis F. Fleishel, M.A., University of South Carolina, 1961
Greta D. Little, Ph.D., University of North Carolina, 1974
Henry W. Matalene III, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania, 1970
Joseph Bernard Ower, Ph.D., University of Alberta, 1972
Bruce L. Pearson, Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles, 1972
Nancy Thompson, Ph.D., Arizona State University, 1975

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Overview

The Department of English offers the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in English. The general major assures a broad knowledge of literature and composition. The intensive major is tailored for those students planning to pursue graduate study in English and/or American literature. The writing concentration is a version of the major placing special emphasis on advanced composition. The department also offers a minor in speech, with courses in public speaking, business and professional communication, speech criticism, performance studies, and small group communication.

Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Arts in English

(120 hours)

1. General Education Requirements (53-62 hours)

For a general outline of other general education requirements see, "College of Arts and Sciences."

2. Prerequisites (9 hours)

ENGL 287, 288, 289

3. Major Requirements (27-33 hours)

General Major
Two courses in pre-1800 literature chosen from ENGL 380-382, 400-410, 415, 419 (depending on content), 420, and 429 (depending on content) (6 hours)
Three courses in post-1800 literature chosen from ENGL 383-386, 411-414, 416, and 419 (depending on content), 421-428, and 429-430 (depending on content) (9 hours)
Four additional courses numbered 300 or above (12 hours)
At least one of the courses above must be in linguistics (ENGL 389, 450-456) unless a course with a LING designator has been taken elsewhere in the student's curriculum.

Intensive Major
Three courses in pre-1800 literature chosen from ENGL 380-382, 400-410, 415, 419 (depending on content), 420, and 429-430 (depending on content) (9 hours)
Four courses in post-1800 literature chosen from ENGL 383-386, 411-414, 416, and 419 (depending on content), 420, and 429 (depending on content) (12 hours)
Either ENGL 388 or 440 (3 hours)
ENGL 490 or a senior thesis (3 hours)
Three additional courses numbered 300 or above (6 hours)
At least one of the courses above must be in linguistics (ENGL 389, 450-456) unless a course with a LING designator has been taken elsewhere in the student's curriculum.

Writing Concentration
One course in pre-1800 literature chosen from ENGL 380-382, 400-410, 415, 419 (depending on content), 420, and 429 (depending on content) (3 hours)
Two courses in post-1800 literature chosen from ENGL 383-386, 411-414, 416, 419 (depending on content), 421-428, and 429-430 (depending on content) (6 hours)
ENGL 387 or 467 and 460 (6 hours)
Three writing courses chosen from ENGL 309, 360, 462-466¹ (9 hours)
Two additional courses numbered 300 or above (6 hours)
At least one of the courses above must be in linguistics (ENGL 389, 450-456) unless a course with a LING designator has been taken elsewhere in the student's curriculum.

¹ENGL 461 does not meet these requirements. A writing workshop in another department (such as journalism) may be substituted for one ENGL writing workshop; in this case another ENGL elective course must be taken to total 27 hours in ENGL courses 300 level and above.

4. Cognates

General Major
See "College of Arts and Sciences."

Intensive Major
Twelve hours of related courses 300 level and above, to be taken from one or more departments within the College of Arts and Sciences.

Writing Concentration
See "College of Arts and Sciences."

5. Electives

See "College of Arts and Sciences."

Exemptions

One or two semesters of freshman English may be exempted on the basis of sufficiently high scores on one of two placement examinations: the Advanced Placement Test, or the College Level Subject Examination(s).

Note: Students must complete one sophomore literature course (282-289) before taking any upper-level course. English majors must complete the three courses ENGL 287, 288, 289 and earn at least a C; they must successfully complete one before taking any literature courses beyond the 200 level. Only courses numbered 300 and above may count toward a major in English. With the approval of the department, a graduate student may enroll in some courses at the 500 level and receive graduate credit by doing additional work.

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Course Descriptions

English Language and Literature (ENGL)

With the approval of the student's advisor, some courses offered through the comparative literature program may be taken for English major credit.

• 101 -- Composition. (3) A course in the composing process with attention to invention, arrangement, and style, and closely supervised practice in reading and writing essays.
  
• 102 -- Composition and Literature. (3) (Prereq: ENGL 101) A course in the writing of expository and critical essays with an introduction to literature and including a research paper.
  

Note: Students must complete English 101 and 102 (or equivalent) before taking any other English course.

• 270 -- World Literature. {=CPLT 270} (3) Selected masterpieces of world literature from antiquity to present.
  
• 282 -- Fiction. (3) Fiction from several countries and historical periods, illustrating the nature of the genre.
  
• 283 -- Themes in British Writing. (3) Reading a variety of British texts that exemplify persistent themes of British culture.
  
• 284 -- Drama. (3) Drama from several countries and historical periods, illustrating the nature of the genre.
  
• 285 -- Themes in American Writing. (3) Reading a variety of American texts that exemplify persistent themes of American culture.
  
• 286 -- Poetry. (3) Poetry from several countries and historical periods, illustrating the nature of the genre.
  
• 287 -- American Literature. (3) Survey of American literature: major authors, genres, and periods. Designed for English majors.
  
• 288 -- English Literature I. (3) British poetry, drama, and prose from Beowulf to the 18th century. Designed for English majors.
  
• 289 -- English Literature II. (3) British poetry, drama, and prose from the 18th century to the present. Designed for English majors.
  
• 309 -- Teaching Writing in One-to-One Sessions. (3) Prereq: ENGL 101 and 102) The study of theories and pedagogy of individualized writing instruction with intensive writing practice including hands-on one-on-one sessions. Recommended for prospective writing teachers.
  
• 360 -- Creative Writing. (3) (Prereq: All English courses 300 and above require ENGL 101, 102, and one course between ENGL 270-292) Workshop course on writing original fiction, poetry, drama, and creative nonfiction.
  
• 380 -- Epic to Romance. {=CPLT 380} (3) Comprehensive exploration of medieval and other pre-Renaissance literature using texts representative of the evolution of dominant literary forms.
  
• 381 -- The Renaissance. {=CPLT 381} (3) Literature of the Renaissance, in its cultural contexts, explored through representative works.
  
• 382 -- The Enlightenment. {=CPLT 382} (3) Literature of the Enlightenment in its cultural contexts, explored through representative works.
  
• 383 -- Romanticism. {=CPLT 383} (3) Literature of Romanticism, in its cultural contexts, explored through representative works.
  
• 384 -- Realism. {=CPLT 384} (3) Literature of Realism in its cultural contexts, explored through representative works.
  
• 385 -- Modernism. {=CPLT 385} (3) Literature of Modernism in its cultural contexts, explored through representative works.
  
• 386 -- Postmodernism. {=CPLT 386} (3) Literature of Postmodernism in its cultural contexts, explored through representative works.
  
• 387 -- Introduction to Rhetoric. (3) Theories of human communication useful for understanding and informing the everyday work of writers. Emphasis on intensive analysis and writing.
  
• 388 -- History of Literary Criticism and Theory. (3) Representative theories of literature from Plato through the 20th century.
  
• 389 -- The English Language. {=LING 301} (3) Introduction to the field of linguistics with an emphasis on English. Covers the English sound system, word structure, and grammar. Explores history of English, American dialects, social registers, and style.
  
• 390 -- Great Books of the Western World I. {=CPLT 301} (3) European masterpieces from antiquity to the beginning of the Renaissance.
  
• 391 -- Great Books of the Western World II. {=CPLT 302} (3) European masterpieces from the Renaissance to the present.
  
• 392 -- Great Books of the Eastern World. {=CPLT 303} (3) Classical and contemporary poetry and prose of the Middle and Far East.
  
• 395 -- Classical Drama. {=CPLT 469} (3) Representative plays by Greek and Roman dramatists.
  
• 399 -- Independent Study. (3-9) (Prereq: consent of instructor) Contract approved by instructor, advisor, and department chair is required for undergraduate students.
  
• 400 -- Early English Literature. (3) Major works of Old and Middle English literature (excluding Chaucer).
  
• 401 -- Chaucer. (3) Chaucer's works, with special attention to The Canterbury Tales.
  
• 402 -- Tudor Literature. (3) English non-dramatic poetry and prose of the 16th century.
  
• 403 -- The 17th Century. (3) Poetry and prose of major 17th-century writers (excluding Milton).
  
• 404 -- English Drama to 1660. (3) Drama in England, from the Middle Ages to the Restoration (excluding Shakespeare).
  
• 405 -- Shakespeare's Tragedies. (3)
  
• 406 -- Shakespeare's Comedies and Histories. (3)
  
• 407 -- Milton. (3) Milton's works, with special attention to Paradise Lost.
  
• 410 -- The Restoration and 18th Century. (3) Poetry and prose from 1660 to the later 18th century.
  
• 411 -- British Romantic Literature. (3) Poetry and prose of the English Romantic period.
  
• 412 -- Victorian Literature. (3) Poetry and prose from the 1830s to the end of the century.
  
• 413 -- Modern English Literature. (3) Poetry and prose of the 20th century.
  
• 414 -- English Drama Since 1660. (3) Major dramatists from the Restoration to the present.
  
• 415 -- The English Novel I. (3) A study of the novel from the beginnings through Walter Scott.
  
• 416 -- The English Novel II. (3) A study of the novel from Walter Scott into the 20th century.
  
• 419 -- Topics in English Literature. (3) Intensive study of selected topics. May be repeated for credit under a different suffix.
  
• 420 -- American Literature to 1830. (3) Colonial, Revolutionary, and early Romantic poetry and prose.
  
• 421 -- American Literature 1830-1860. (3) Poetry and prose of the American Romantic period.
  
• 422 -- American Literature 1860-1910. (3) Poetry and prose from the Civil War to the early modern era.
  
• 423 -- Modern American Literature. (3) Poetry and prose of the 20th century.
  
• 424 -- American Drama. (3) Representative plays from the 18th century to the present.
  
• 425A -- The American Novel to 1914. (3) Representative novels from the 18th century to World War I.
  
• 425B -- The American Novel Since 1914. (3) Representative novels from 1914 to the present.
  
• 426 -- American Poetry. (3) Representative works from the 17th century to the present.
  
• 427 -- Southern Literature. (3) Representative works of Southern writers.
  
• 428 -- African-American Literature. (3) Representative works of African-American writers.
  
• 429 -- Topics in American Literature. (3) Intensive study of selected topics. May be repeated for credit under a different suffix.
  
• 430 -- Topics in African American Literature. (3) Intensive study of selected topics. May be repeated for credit under a different suffix.
  
• 431 -- Children's Literature. (3) Reading and evaluating representative works appropriate for the elementary school child.
  
• 432 -- Adolescent Literature. (3) Reading and evaluating representative works appropriate for the adolescent reader.
  
• 434 -- Environmental Literature. (3) (Prereq: ENGL 101, 102, and one course from ENGL 270-289) Literature of the natural environment and of human interactions with nature, along with critical theories about human/nature interactions.
  
• 435 -- The Short Story. (3) The characteristics of the short story and its historical development in America and Europe.
  
• 436 -- Science Fiction Literature. (3) Representative masterworks of science fiction from the beginnings of the genre to the present.
  
• 437 -- Women Writers. {=WOST 437} (3) Representative works written by women.
  
• 438A -- Studies in Regional Literature. (3) Authors and literary forms representative of South Carolina.
  
• 438B -- Studies in Regional Literature. (3) Authors and literary forms representative of Scotland.
  
• 438C -- Studies in Regional Literature. (3) Authors and literary forms representative of Ireland.
  
• 438D -- Studies in Regional Literature. (3) Authors and literary forms representative of Africa.
  
• 438E -- Studies in Regional Literature. (3) Authors and literary forms representative of the British Commonwealth.
  
• 439 -- Selected Topics. (3) Intensive study of selected themes, topics, currents of thought, or interdisciplinary concerns. May be repeated for credit under a different suffix.
  
• 440 -- Principles of Modern Literary Theory. (3) Major 20th-century approaches to texts, from New Criticism to the present.
  
• 449 -- Special Topics in Theory. (3) Approaches to criticism, such as feminism, Marxism, semiology, deconstruction, New Historicism, cultural materialism, and others; or genre, such as narrative, poetry, drama, and others.
  
• 450 -- English Grammar. {=LING 421} (3) Study of traditional, structural, and generative systems of English grammar.
  
• 453 -- Development of the English Language. {=LING 431} (3) English from Indo-European through Germanic and into Old English, Middle English, and Modern English. No previous knowledge of Old English or Middle English is required.
  
• 455 -- Language in Society. {=LING 440} (3) Patterns in language use as a reflection of social group memberships or the negotiation of interpersonal relationships; special attention to social dialects and stylistic differences in American English.
  
• 456 -- The English Language in America. {=LING 441} (3) Differences between British and American English; regional and social dialects with emphasis on educational applications.
  
• 457 -- African-American English. {=AFRO 442, =ANTH 442, =LING 442} (3) Linguistic examination of the structure, history, and use of African-American English, as well as literary presentations, language attitudes, and issues relating to education and the acquisition of Standard English.
• 460 -- Advanced Writing. (3) Extensive practice in different types of nonfiction writing.
  
• 461 -- The Teaching of Writing. (3) Theory and methods of teaching composition and extensive practice in various kinds of writing. Recommended for prospective writing teachers.
  
• 462 -- Technical Writing. (3) Preparation for and practice in types of writing important to scientists, engineers, and computer scientists, from brief technical letters to formal articles and reports.
  
• 463 -- Business Writing. (3) Extensive practice in different types of business writing, from brief letters to formal articles and reports.
  
• 464 -- Poetry Workshop. (3)
  
• 465 -- Fiction Workshop. (3)
  
• 466 -- Writing Internship. (Prereq: ENGL 387 and consent of instructor and advisor) Supervised professional experience writing in a workplace or community agency, including analysis and production of documents.
  
• 467 -- Topics in Rhetoric. (3) Intensive study of selected topics. May be repeated for credit under a different suffix.
  
• 473 -- Film Theory. {=PHIL 473} (3) (Prereq: FILM 240 or ENGL 280 or PHIL at the 200 level or above or consent of instructor) Classical and contemporary film theory; early debates over film aesthetics and more recent studies of how cinema shapes perceptions of reality, ideology, gender, and race.
  
• 474 -- History of Cinema I. {=ARTH 365 and THSP 480} (3) Survey of the international cinema from its inception until 1945.
  
• 475 -- History of Cinema II. {=ARTH 366 and THSP 481} (3) Survey of the international cinema from 1945 to the present.
  
• 490 -- Topics in Advanced Study. (3) (Prereq: English major, junior or senior standing, or consent of instructor) Course content varies and will be announced in the schedule of classes by suffix and title. May be repeated as topics vary.
  
• 550 -- Language of the Professions. (3) Understanding language use in business, scientific, and legal contexts, including linguistic analysis of readability, technical terminology, and document design.
  
• 565 -- African American Theatre. {=THEA 565} (3) The major movements, figures, plays, and critical strategies that have marked the development of African American theatre in the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries.
  
• 566 -- Topics in American Film. {=FILM 566} (3) Intensive study of a specific topic concerning American film. Course content varies and will be announced in the schedule of courses by suffix and title.
  
• 600 -- Seminar in Verse Composition. (3) First half of a year-long course in the writing of poetry taught by a contemporary poet. Limited to 15 students.
  
• 601 -- Seminar in Verse Composition. (3) Second half of a year-long course in the writing of poetry taught by a contemporary poet. Limited to 15 students.
  
• 602 -- Seminar in Prose Composition. (3) First half of a year-long course in the writing of prose taught by a contemporary novelist. Limited to 15 students.
  
• 603 -- Seminar in Prose Composition. (3) Second half of a year-long course in the writing of prose taught by a contemporary novelist. Limited to 15 students.
  
• 604 -- Seminar in Composition for the Visual Media. (3) (Prereq: ENGL 565 or equivalent experience in film as determined by the instructor) Writing for the visual arts, the student will write a treatment (prospectus) and one or more multimedia scripts; or one or more teleplays; or a feature-length screenplay. Limited to 15 students.
  
• 605 -- Seminar in Composition for the Visual Media. (3) (Prereq: ENGL 565 or equivalent experience in film as determined by the instructor) Writing for the visual arts, the student will write a treatment (prospectus) and one or more multimedia scripts; or one or more teleplays; or a feature-length screenplay. Limited to 15 students.
  
• 610 -- Writing the Novel. (3) Techniques of writing, emphasizing plot, character, point-of-view, structure, symbolism, and style. Students will write an outline and opening pages of a novel.
  
• 611 -- Publishing the Novel. (3) (Prereq: ENGL 610) Finishing and revising the novel begun in ENGL 610. Preparing the complete manuscript for publication. Studying the fiction marketplace.
  
• 612 -- Writing Poetry: Traditional and Modern Forms. (3) The writing of traditional and modern poetic forms. Exercises will give practice in composing metered and free verse. Representative masterpieces of traditional and modern poetry will also be studied.
  
• 615 -- Academic and Professional Writing. (3) A workshop course in the development and revision of writing for academic and professional audiences.
  
• 620 -- Computer Methods for Humanistic Problems. {=CSCE 508} (3) Introduction to data processing concepts suitable for research interests in non-numerical areas such as the humanities.
  
• 620P -- Laboratory for Computer Methods for Humanistic Problems. {=CSCE 508L} (1) (Coreq: ENGL 620) Broad but intensive introduction to computer systems and programming for students in the humanities. No mathematical or scientific background is presumed. Laboratory experience with data-processing equipment; introduction to elementary digital computer programming in an appropriate language.
  
• 650 -- Special Topics in Literature. (1-3) Course content varies and will be announced in the schedule of classes by suffix and title. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
  
• 680 -- Survey of Linguistics. {=LING 600} (3) Major approaches to language study and linguistics related to other disciplines.
  
• 690 -- Special Topics in Composition. (3) Course content varies and will be announced in the schedule of classes by suffix and title. Limited to 15 students.
  

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